Options to play hard
 1 General - the first player to dive on a loose ball gets it, or give it to the defence - no or limited dribbling - no out of bounds - keep score, penalty for losers varies with how hard they worked - only one point for any make, to emphasize attacking the basket - play until the defence gets the ball, even after a made basket - extra point(s) for an offensive rebound - or only if a designated player gets an offensive rebound - an offensive rebound results in a free possession for the rebounding team - use overloads, e.g., 5 attackers vs 6 press defenders (or 4 on 5) - extra points for hustle plays (diving on a loose ball, taking a charge) - points to the defence for a turnover, or forcing a shot-clock violation (Flip Saunders - offence loses a point for a turnover) - points to the defence for a successful press - one point if a help defender draws a charge, and don't call a foul if he hammers the shooter (Dave Smart) - one point if a defender deflects a pass - next basket wins. Mads Olesen - use "defence ball" rule in practice, defenders get possession any time they deflect a ball out of bounds. Don Kelbick - play to 6 then next basket wins. Dan Becker (Manitoba) - players must pass within 3 seconds of catching the ball unless there is a clear path to the basket. George Karl |
 2 Fullcourt - time and score situations - start with a made free throw to practice presses and press breaks. Halfcourt - the defence must make 4-5 stops before switching to attack - the defence can fast break on a defensive rebound or turnover (or steal only). Tim Ballard (Winning Hoops) - starters get points for baskets, subs get points for baskets and offensive rebounds, third-stringers get double points for both - score on the primary or secondary break (or offensive rebound), or the other team gets the ball. Bob Hurley basketballcoachingnotes.blogspot.com - play 8-point games with 2s and 3s, the player who hits a game-winning shot must make a validation foul shot for his team to win, play continues to 10 points on a miss, the player who makes that shot must make a validation foul shot for his team to win, if he misses, his team loses and runs - live ball through the hoop - whoever takes the ball out of the hoop on a score gets possession and can play from there (defenders do not need to take the ball out) - all big men can use only their weak hand on finishes - on any steal except the last play of the game, the player that stole the ball is rewarded by being guaranteed a shot. See Scrimmage - Hurley 3 on 3, Transition - Vance Walberg blood. Ian MacKinnon - 5 on 5 fullcourt, +1 for a basket or offensive rebound, -1 for a turnover, +5 for taking a charge - 5 on 5 transition, +1 for a headman pass, +1 for getting the ball to 8 feet within 8 seconds (or a skip pass), +1 for a basket - on a turnover, attackers run an up and back. Lawrence Frank - 6 minutes on the clock, the second unit is up 92 to 84. Al Schaefer (Arkansas State) - 4-minute games - score-stop-score - stop-score-stop - situational scrimmage (time and score) - from a sideline or baseline inbounds play, blow it dead if the offence scores but allow the defence to convert a stop before re-starting. - from a free throw. Hoop Tactics - use short scrimmages to 6 or 7 baskets (win by 2) instead of a long scrimmage - incorporate defensive stops, for a basket to count, it must be followed by a stop (teams can't just trade baskets) - substitute for a defender when their opponent scores - players who are off must make 10 free throws in a row (or just 10) before substituting (John Wooden) - eliminate the dribble - situation scrimmages using clock and score (a must at the end of the season) - when working on fullcourt pressing or press offence, start with a made free throw - winners stay on (win by two baskets) - always check the ball into play, but the on-ball defender must first check that all his teammates are ready, or do 10 push-ups. Mike Neighbors - opposite day scoring - foul shots are worth 3 points, two-point shots are still 2 points, shots from behind the arc are 1 point (encourage offensive rebounding, and avoiding fouls). Steve Alford - in pick-up games, no basket unless all five guys get across halfcourt on offence, and the offence keeps the ball if all five defenders don't cross halfcourt. Mike Neighbors - a ball rack has 8 balls, remove a ball from the rack on each turnover, when the rack is empty, remind the team about uncharacteristic turnovers (running, stairs, push-ups, sit-ups etc.), full the rack and start again. Larry Shyatt – in practice there are no fouls unless the head coach calls it, and no lines (no out of bounds). Doug Collins - the Spurs practice offence with a 12-second shot clock. |
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